Live Score | India vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, 2nd ODI: India 113/2 after 19 overs as Gaikwad and Kohli keep runs flowing

At the end of 18 overs, India reached 108/2 with a CRR of 6.00. Ruturaj Gaikwad moved to 35 (34b, 3×4, 1×6), and Virat Kohli on 24 (28b, 1×4, 1×6). Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj bowled economically but failed to claim wickets.

At the end of the 17th over, India moved to 105/2, with a current run rate of 6.17. Ruturaj Gaikwad advanced to 33 runs off 31 balls, including 3 fours and a six, while Virat Kohli is steady at 23 from 25 deliveries, featuring a four and a six of his own.

At the end of the 16th over in the second ODI at Raipur, India reached 101/2, maintaining a healthy run rate of 6.31. Ruturaj Gaikwad added 5 runs in the over, taking his individual score to 31 off 26 balls, while Virat Kohli has steadied the innings at 21 from 24 deliveries.

South African bowler Corbin Bosch conceded 5 runs in the over, bowling one over so far without picking a wicket. India’s top order continues to build a strong platform, with both batsmen rotating the strike efficiently and looking to accelerate in the middle overs.

After at the end of the 15th over, India scored added 4 runs tot he total score. Ruturaj is currently on 27 and Kohli on 20. India looks steady after losing 2 wickets.

After 13.4 overs in the second ODI between India and South Africa at Raipur, India reached 90/2, adding a crucial six off Marco Jansen. Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed the delivery over fine-leg for a boundary, eliciting big cheers from the crowd and applause even from the South African players.

After 13 overs in the second ODI between India and South Africa at Raipur, India posted 84/2, adding 7 runs in the last over. Ruturaj Gaikwad looked positive at the crease, scoring 18 off 14 balls with three boundaries, while Virat Kohli contributed 17 from 18 deliveries, including a four and a six.

On the bowling front, Keshav Maharaj bowled three overs, conceding 17 runs without taking a wicket, while Marco Jansen picked up 1 wicket for 14 runs in his three overs. India’s current run rate stands at 6.46, and the duo of Gaikwad and Kohli will aim to build a solid platform for the middle overs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stay ends on 22 off 38 deliveries, his innings featuring a six and two fours before Corbin Bosch safely holds on off Marco Jansen’s bowling. India lose their second wicket, and Ruturaj Gaikwad now strides out to join Virat Kohli in the middle. IND 74/2 (10)

Ngidi digs one in short on the Raipur surface, aiming straight at Kohli’s ribs. But the batter is a step ahead; he swivels smoothly into a pull and dispatches it soaring over square leg for a mighty six. Off the mark in pure style and the Raipur crowd erupts. Jaiswal takes over and pounces on a bouncer to hit a long one in Burger’s next over. IND 53/1 (7)

Rohit Sharma takes on Nandre Burger from the first ball. Hits three back-to-back fours. But Burger takes him down successfully as the ball edged his bat and QDK takes it. A DRS confirms his departure. Early loss for India. Virat Kohli comes in. IND 40/1 (5)

Burger to Jaiswal – The over has started with dots. After three, comes two extras. The rest of the over goes run-less. We are seeing some very good deliveries from Burger. He was the player under spotlight after his last game’s performances. And he is showing exactly why. IND 24/0 (3)

Second over is yet to start now. Three wide balls to Rohit. Ngidi trying to find rhythm. Struggling. Rohit flicks the next to deep-backward square for a single. Wide again. Too much running for Ngidi. Finally done with the over. IND 22/0 (2)

Nandre Burger starts for SA. Jaiswal starts off with a boundary on the first ball. This is 100% intent. He picks the gap at backward point. Second is a wide. Third is a wide and its wide enough for the keeper to stop. Goes to the boundary. Expensive first over for SA. Jaiswal ends the over with another boundary. IND 14/0 (1)

India’s recent toss fortunes have entered the stage of the bizarre. Losing 20 tosses in a row isn’t just unlucky; statistically, it’s a once-in-a-million nightmare. The probability stands at an astonishing 1 in 1,048,576. At this point, the coin isn’t just refusing to fall India’s way, it’s practically mocking them.

India Playing XIs: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (Capt, wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna

South Africa Playing XIs: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (Capt), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

India has lost 19 consecutive ODI tosses. Will the team be lucky the 20th time. Both skippers on the field. KL spins. South Africa win, opt to bowl first.

The toss time is coming up next. Let’s head to Raipur for latest updates.

For South Africa, Nandre Burger, still pushing for a regular Test spot, confronted that exact challenge and impressed. Operating in heat and without swing, he consistently hit high pace and forced batters into discomfort. If Burger can take another step forward, he could quickly become one of the standout figures in the remainder of the series — a bowler growing in confidence and command with each spell.

India’s seamers enjoyed only a short burst of assistance in Ranchi before the dew dulled the ball and turned bowling into a thankless task. But in that brief window, Harshit Rana made it count by striking twice and tilting momentum India’s way. The young pacer has shown he can do more than hit the deck hard with the older ball; he’s emerging as a genuine new-ball option too. His next test could come under tougher conditions — afternoon spells, where the ball offers little help.

South Africa opted to rest Test stalwarts Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj for the opening ODI, but both are expected to return for the second match. Maharaj’s inclusion could prove especially crucial, given Virat Kohli’s long-standing vulnerability to slow left-arm spin — a craft the Proteas spinner has mastered with notable consistency in recent years.

Bavuma’s comeback is also likely to prompt a change at the top, with Ryan Rickelton appearing the most probable candidate to make way.

SA predicted XI: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman

India are unlikely to tinker much with a winning combination. The biggest point of deliberation remains KL Rahul’s position at No. 5. While the stand-in captain proved he can excel there with a well-constructed half-century, he has himself acknowledged that the role may not fully maximise his strengths — especially with a pinch-hitter slotted above him in the order.

A slight adjustment in the batting lineup cannot be ruled out, but sweeping changes appear unnecessary. Ruturaj Gaikwad is expected to retain his place, and the team management may consider adding an extra seamer to bolster the pace attack and enhance early-overs firepower.

India Predicted XIs: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (Captain and WK), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna

The second ODI between India and South Africa brings a fresh twist to the series as the teams head to Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium. The venue is still largely untested in international cricket. With minimal historical data about the pitch, both sides enter the contest with more questions than answers.

India have played just one ODI at this ground, back in January 2023, when Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj made full use of sharp seam movement to dismantle New Zealand for a mere 108. The pitch offered consistent assistance to the fast bowlers throughout.

The only T20I hosted here was against Australia in December 2023 and it also proved challenging for batters. India defended 174/9 on a surface that offered grip, uneven bounce and constant uncertainty. Raipur has shown little inclination toward the high-scoring nature often associated with subcontinental venues.

Such limited experience leaves both teams preparing for the unknown. India, in particular, will be mindful after their recent struggles with unfamiliar conditions in Guwahati.

With the new ball expected to be decisive, early overs could shape the direction of the match. Bowlers may relish the opportunity to exploit movement, while batters will need to adjust expectations and adapt quickly rather than rely on power hitting alone. Team combinations, strategic use of the Powerplay and real-time tactical calls could prove crucial.

The game put up by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the first ODI vs South Africa is one to be remembered for a long time to come. The experienced pair of Rohit and Virat stitched together a fluent 136-run stand. Rohit reached 57 off 51 balls and broke Shahid Afridi’s long-standing record for most ODI sixes.

Virat Kohli carried on unhindered, reaching his 83rd international century and 52nd ODI century. He advanced fast after reaching three figures, taking on Prenelan Subrayen with two fours and two sixes. READ HERE

Former South African pace legend Dale Steyn believes the “Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma show” is far from over in the ongoing ODI series, as India and South Africa gear up for the second match in Raipur on Wednesday.

Looking ahead to the Raipur clash, Steyn said he expects the star Indian duo to remain the biggest threat. “I think the Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma show will continue,” Steyn said, expressing excitement over the next battle. “I’m also eager to see which fast bowlers and spinners step up and do something special,” he added.

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul(w/c), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Tony de Zorzi, Prenelan Subrayen

The India vs South Africa 2nd ODI will start at 1.30 pm and the toss is scheduled for 1 pm. The match will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. For live streaming details, READ HERE

ODIs have always been India’s quiet love story — not as demanding as Test cricket, yet rich enough to build heroes across 50 overs. On a charged night in Ranchi, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma reminded everyone why that love has never faded. Two days after the Sunday match, the Proteas will meet Men in Blue again in Raipur for the second ODI. SA will see Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj return to the camp. Ruturaj Gaikwad will return in India camp for the game. While the Raipur crowd will be on a high as the city will get to see two white-ball greats play, we will keep you posted with all match updates here live from the ground. Stay tuned.